Dordogne Aquitaine-Limousin-Poitou-Charentes France
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La Roque-Gageac
In the Middle Ages, La Roque Gageac counted up to 1,500 inhabitants. At the time, the Dordogne supported fishermen and gabariers in the port. From this period remains the church covered with slate. Not far away stands, flanked by a round tower, the manor of the Tarde family, friend of Galileo. During the Hundred Years War, La Roque Gageac hosted the bishops of Sarlat. Their residence, at the end of the village, has been preserved. Dominating the houses, the remains of the castle still defy time.
La Roque-Gageac is a magnificent ocher and sienna village nestled against the cliff. Its southern exposure allows it to accommodate an exotic garden where you can admire the banana trees, palm trees, pomegranate and other orange trees.
The golden houses covered with slate were reflected in the waters of the Dordogne where the barges (traditional flat-bottomed boats), loaded with goods, passed in the 19th century.
These barges are now used as boat trips to allow you to explore the village and its environment from the river.
Places and monuments
The 12th century troglodyte fort, part of the vault of which collapsed in 2010. The town secured the premises in 2015. Jean-Max Touron, already responsible for several other tourist sites in the department, became the owner and made carry out major work allowing it to reopen to the public in summer 2020.
The ruins of the castle of the Bishops of Sarlat.
The manor of Tarde (or castle of Tarde), 15th century, classified since 1951 as historical monuments.
The exotic garden and its bamboo grove.
Although adjoining the village of La Roque-Gageac, the Château de la Malartrie, which overlooks the Dordogne, is located in the town of Vézac. Read More
Distance between:
Paris to La Roque-Gageac285 Miles / 459 Kms Marseille to La Roque-Gageac234 Miles / 377 Kms
Population: 430 inhabitants
Code of the commune:
24355 Postal Code:
24250
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